ST1100 History

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I don't know where this article should go but it is my poor 'Babelfish' translation of the original article in German.
It goes into details of the design and history of the ST1100.
I feel like it is appropriate to be here and makes for some interesting reading though the translation is not the best. ;)

HISTORY OF THE HONDA ST1100

Development and model history

The motorcycle was developed as a rival to BMW K100 LT ( Luxury Tourer ) in Germany at the Honda Research and Development Center in Offenbach under the project name Trans Europe and first built only in Japan , and later in Honda plants in Europe
. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] By default, Honda demanded by the developers long range , perfect weather protection and comfort and an integrated fitted as standard baggage system that combines two full-face helmets , plus safe driving with a full load and maximum speed on motorways , connected with handy driving behavior and absolute reliability . The development department in Offenbach designed , inspired by the great V2 - travel machine of Moto Guzzi , a motorcycle with shaft drive and a newly developed , longitudinally mounted V4 engine , high and wide windscreen and fully closed side panels with integrated 35 -liter cases . [ 2 ]

Launch

In 1990, Honda ST 1100 ( Sport Touring 1100) , provided in Europe surnamed Pan European , on the market . From 1992, an antilock braking system with traction control ( TCS ) was an additional cost of 2,500 DM available . [ 6 ] From 1993, Honda reduced the capacity from 100 to 98 hp to achieve a more favorable insurance ratings .

Revision

As of 1996, there was a spoiler with slots to reduce the suction behind the wheel , new side panels and on the request of many authorities that operate the motorcycle with radio and signaling devices , a stronger 480 -watt alternator to 43 mm stanchions for the front fork , a wider front tires ( 120/70 ZR 18 instead of 110/80 V 18 ) with a constant steering head angle ( 63 degrees ) and trailing ( 100 mm ) . The rear tires remained in the same dimension ( 160/70 ZR 17 ) , but was refitted as the front tire on the radial type . The ABS version was introduced in the CBR 1000 F 1993 DUAL CBS composite brake system. [ 7 ]

Succession Of The ST1300

The motorcycle was from 1990 to 2002 built and replaced in 2003 by the Honda ST1300 Pan European , the Honda presented at the fair Intermot in Munich in September 2002 , although in view of some chassis weaknesses could not build on the success of ST in 1100 . [ 8 ]

Technology and security

The modeled by Moto Guzzi along and very deep set built 90 ° -V4 engine enables a shaft drive without reversing gear and makes the bike easier to handle than with transverse engine since the gyroscopic moment of high-speed rotating crankshaft is not counter to the angle changes. In addition, the clutch rotates in opposite directions relative to the crankshaft to reduce the typical stall torque Guzzi when accelerating. [5] The engine is liquid-cooled, four valves per cylinder and four carburetors. The radiator is assisted by an electric fan, which switches on at high temperatures via a thermostat. The consumption is about 6.5 liters of regular gasoline per 100 km at highway recommended speed of 130 km / h irrespective of the load. [9] The V-engine pulls already smoothly from 1,000 rpm with little torque, the bike on journeys on wet roads makes it easy to control. [10] Where the tank is mounted on any motorcycle sitting in the ST 1100 is a great air filter from the car sector, the large 28-liter fuel tank is low center of gravity in the frame triangle beneath the seat and allows on highways ranges of over 500 km. [11] The dual headlights is adjustable in height by hand wheel from the cockpit, in Germany allowed the factory but only light up one of two dipped-beam headlamps. Even the ABS of the first generation contained with TCS (Traction Control System), a traction control, 15 years before BMW that in the K complaining 1200 GT as a novelty for in 2007. [12] [2] built from 1996 Honda that at Moto Guzzi proven composite brake that delayed when stepping on the brake pedal both wheels, in which always two wheels are braked in its DUAL-ABS-CBS (Combined Brake System), even if the driver only the hand or foot brake operated. [13] The rocker is based on only one strut right .

Design And Comfort

The sweeping fairing with integrated as a windbreak for the hands mirroring provides the driver and front passenger protection against wind and rain. [14] risk of falling undersides of disguise and suitcases are not painted, but were light gray colored and dark gray from 1996 in the first series. As standard, the motorcycle has two tipover bars that lie under two gray wings left and right on the fairing and to keep damage to the multi-part panel in a fall low. [15] In addition, they make it easier for the driver, one lying on its side machine again raise. The two mirror flaps at collapse, the painted mirror housings are fastened with snaps and depend upon contact with obstacles captive on backup tapes. Some motorcyclists designate the Pan European as a car on two wheels and complain about the heavy weight. [16] The longitudinally mounted V-engine of the ST 1100 is said to have an easy ride. [17] The fourth speed ranges up to 205 km / h, the fifth gear is an overdrive for speed reduction. At 200 km / h, engine speed only 6500 / min. [18] The long and wide bench seat provides the driver and front passenger even on very long daily stages 1000 km a comfortable sitting position. [19] [16] The payload is with 200 kg of unlike many other tourers enough for two adults with protective clothing and luggage. Factory were heated grips, offered a top case in two sizes and widenings of the fairing and mirrors for tall drivers. The Tour handlebars from Magura and a higher windscreen to improve the ergonomics of the ST for particularly small or large driver yet. [20] [16] In most years, the ST model was offered in 1100 in two new colors . [ 21 ]

Practicality And Durability

The heavy weight of the ST 1100 of 317 kg without and another 9 kg more with ABS makes when maneuvering in the state clearly noticeable. With a fold-out handle under the left seat edge the bike can also be jacked up by small people on the main stand. [22] As soon as the motorcycle is driven, the driver no longer feels the weight, [23] the brakes slow down very well [24] and the acceleration is given as 4.3 seconds to 100 km / h. The inspection intervals are 12,000 km or and the toothed belt from the Honda Accord has only every 100,000 km can be changed. The duration of testers of the magazine MOTORCYCLE that in two years 100,000 km traveled by their test machine and the bike disassembled afterwards, thereby found not a single part that had to be replaced, and criticized during the two years only a defective steering head and a broken front wheel bearings. [16] [25] This is consistent with the experiences of authorities and tour drivers in ST Owners Club ( STOC ) and is one reason for the high prices that are paid for motorcycles with six figure mileages on the used market . [ 26 ] [ 16 ]

Prices And Marketing

The ST 1100 1990 cost 21,000 marks. [ 5 ] Thus, Honda placed it next to the Gold Wing and the K - models of BMW in the top segment of the most expensive motorcycles on the market . With the ABS - TCS Honda sold the ST from 1992 for nearly 25,000 marks. [ 27 ] The second version from 1996 cost with CBS ABS nearly 27,000 marks. [ 28 ]

Competition and Comparable Tourers

As a sports tourer with comparable characteristics in 1990 were only very rare in Germany Kawasaki GTR1000 and the BMW K 100 LT in the market , which had only 90 hp and was therefore replaced in 1991 by the BMW K 1100 LT with 102 hp . In the 1994 comparison test of the magazine Motorrad ST occupied in 1100 the first place ahead of BMW K 1100 RS , Yamaha GTS 1000 and Triumph Trophy 1200. [ 29 ] The second version of the ST from 1996 competed with the BMW R 1100 RT and the trade press attested the Honda ST 1100 in this segment again the leading position [ 30 ] or they looked on a par with the BMW .

Applications

Sidecars


  • Through the powerful even at low speeds motor , put to the test 118 Nm at 4900 / min were determined , [ 32 ] and the high mechanical stability was used the Pan European for towing trailers. [ 33 ] A special feature of the ST 1100 approved EZS Flexit sidecar laying the tractor into curves by analogy , a centrally arranged under the boat sidecar has and to the driver unlike conventional teams provides cornering performance of a normal motorcycle . [ 34 ] normal Swivel sidecar of Kalich or Armec can be mounted on the ST because of lying in front of the rear collector of the exhaust system does not . EZS offers sidecar on a trailer hitch for the ST 1100 .
Authorities Motorcycle

By comfortable seating position , easy handling and long-lasting engine won the ST 1100 in many government purchases worldwide against the market leader BMW , and was among others in the Netherlands , Great Britain, Austria , France , Australia and New Zealand as used motorcycle for police, fire and Emergency physicians

Used Market

The introduction of the ST 1300 in 2003 for the second hand prices fell significantly , as many owners of ST 1100 is immediately unseen ordered the successor . Was previously not used ST to get under 8,000 euros , STs were suddenly under 100,000 km starting at 4,000 euros on the used market . [ 37 ] The prices rose after something , since many ST 1300 owners again changed back to ST 1100 . [ 38 ] even 12 years of production the expiry Honda itself remained with high mileages a sought Supertourer . [ 39 ]

Group Meetings

The annual European Meeting Pan Gathering of riders and friends of ST 1100/1300 is held every year in a different country , to suit the target group that is not a camp meeting , but usually takes place in large hotels . [ 40 ]

Curiosities

1967 and 1969, initiated brainer Ernst Leverkus of the magazine Motorrad two 24-hour long-distance journeys Hamburg - Wien - Hamburg with several Moto Guzzi V7 to demonstrate the performance of the large Kardantourers V- engine . [ 41 ] In 1996, the editorial staff repeated the long-distance test ST with a 1100 as the legitimate successor to the legendary Moto Guzzi V7 Bahnburners . [ 42 ] [ 43 ]

A Pan European even attracts an Airstream caravan .

Andreas from München ran his ST 1100-2009 564,000 kilometers with the first engine . [ 44 ]
  • • In the American ST Owners Club , there are awards for anyone who exceeds his ST 1100, the 100 , 150 , 200 , 250 , 300 and 350 thousand miles, this only counts the distance traveled on a motorbike . In the annual reports of recent years , the leaders are with their ST 1100 there 60000-100000 ( in 2009) miles per year ! As of the end of March 2015, there is a 1998 ST 1100 owned by Alex Schmidt from Bethel , NY with more than 350,000 miles ( 563,270 kilometers ) , two with more than 300,000 miles, four with more than 200,000 miles, ten with more than 150,000 miles and 30 ST 1100 with more than 100,000 miles ( 160,934 km).
• The long-distance qualities of the machine are often used by members of the Iron Butt Association , whose ambition is within 24 hours 1000 miles ( 1600 km ) or more to cover on a motorcycle . [ 45 ]

Literature[Bearbeiten]

  • R. M. Clarke: Honda ST 1100/ST 1300 Pan European 1989–2002 Road Test Portfolio. Brooklands Books, 2009. (englisch) ISBN 978-158850-087-8.
  • Matthew Coombs: Honda ST 1100 (Pan European) Service and Repair Manual: 1990 to 2002. 3., überarb. Auflage. J H Haynes & Co. (englisch) ISBN 978-184425-362-3.
  • Ulrich Hoffmann: Das Motorrad – Geschichte – Technik – Design. GeraMond, 2012, ISBN 978-3-86245-656-7.
  • Joachim Kuch, Jürgen Gaßebner: Honda. Motorräder seit 1984. Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart. 1. Auflage 1998, ISBN 3-613-01887-X.
  • Gerhard Siem: Motorräder: Die besten Bikes aller Zeiten. Heel, 2013, ISBN 978-3-86852-704-9.
Weblinks[Bearbeiten]

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Einzelnachweise[Bearbeiten]

  1. Hochspringen ↑ MOTORRAD Katalog 1996, S. 59.
  2. Hochspringen nach: a b c Gerhard Siem: Motorräder: Die besten Bikes aller Zeiten"". Heel. 30. Juni 2013, ISBN 978-3-86852-704-9, S. 132. Zitat: „ABS und eine erste Traktionskontrolle … gepaart mit Ausdauer und Zuverlässigkeit, machten die ausgereifte Pan European frühzeitig zu einem der sichersten Motorräder der Welt. So war die Honda ST 1100 Pan European auch als Einsatzmotorrad bei Polizei, Notarzt, Straßenwacht und Feuerwehr sehr beliebt.“
  3. Hochspringen ↑ Dieter Höner: Service, Gebrauchtkauf Honda ST 1100 Pan European Fernfahrers Liebling In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 6, 2014, S. 90.
  4. Hochspringen ↑ Reiner H. Nitschke: Touren-Test Honda Pan-European: Souveräne Zähmung. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 1990, S. 24.
  5. Hochspringen nach: a b c Touring News: Neuer Supertourer: Honda Pan-European. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 6, 1989, S. 9.
  6. Hochspringen ↑ Martin Schempp: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100 ABS-TCS: Jetzt ist sie fast perfekt. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1/2, 1993, S. 22.
  7. Hochspringen ↑ Intern/News: Starke Bremse In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 10, 1995, S. 4.
  8. Hochspringen ↑ Honda ST 1100 Pan European: Der Name ist Programm. Webseite Bikerszene. Volker Hellmann. Vergleich Honda ST 1100 und ST 1300. Abgerufen am 16. April 2015.
  9. Hochspringen ↑ Martin Schempp: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100 ABS-TCS: Jetzt ist sie fast perfekt. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1/2, 1993, S. 26.
  10. Hochspringen ↑ Martin Schempp: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100 ABS-TCS: Jetzt ist sie fast perfekt. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1/2, 1993, S. 25.
  11. Hochspringen ↑ Reiner H. Nitschke: Touren-Test Honda Pan-European: Souveräne Zähmung. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 1990, S. 33.
  12. Hochspringen ↑ Till Kohlmey: Anti-Schlupf. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 2007, S. 14/15.
  13. Hochspringen ↑ Richard Rompa: Bremsen ohne Wenn und Aber. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1/2, 1996, S. 10/11.
  14. Hochspringen ↑ Norbert Kappes: Vergleichstest Supertourer Upper Class In: Zeitschrift MOTORRAD Ausgabe 16/1994, S.20.
  15. Hochspringen ↑ Reiner H. Nitschke: Touren-Test Honda Pan-European: Souveräne Zähmung. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 1990, S. 24.
  16. Hochspringen nach: a b c d e Alles Roger – Gebrauchtkauf Honda ST 1100. Webseite der Zeitschrift Motorrad. Abgerufen am 15. April 2015. Auch in Druckausgabe: Peter Limmert: Alles roger In: Zeitschrift MOTORRAD Ausgabe 9/1996, S.186-193.
  17. Hochspringen ↑ Reiner H. Nitschke: Touren-Test Honda Pan-European: Souveräne Zähmung. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 1990, S. 28 und 31/32.
  18. Hochspringen ↑ Reiner H. Nitschke: Touren-Test Honda Pan-European: Souveräne Zähmung. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 1990, S. 28.
  19. Hochspringen ↑ Martin Schempp: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100 ABS-TCS: Jetzt ist sie fast perfekt. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1/2, 1993, S. 28.
  20. Hochspringen ↑ Martin Fütterer: Aufrechte Sache: ST 1100-Hochlenker In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 9, 1994, S. 79.
  21. Hochspringen ↑ ST History. Webseite des STOC Germany. Abgerufen am 21. April 2015.
  22. Hochspringen ↑ Martin Schempp: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100 ABS-TCS: Jetzt ist sie fast perfekt. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1/2, 1993, S. 28.
  23. Hochspringen ↑ Reiner H. Nitschke: Touren-Test Honda Pan-European: Souveräne Zähmung. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 1990, S. 27. Zitat: Zunächst besteigt ein jeder dieses Motorrad mit Respekt, um sich allerdings nach den ersten Metern, den ersten Kurven zu fragen: Wo haben die Japaner eigentlich die satten sechs Zentner versteckt? Rasch wird auch klar, wie fahrlässig oft mit der Aussage „ja, wenn sie einmal rollt, dann ist sie aber handlich“ umgegangen wird. Alle anderen Boliden dieser Klasse und sogar weitaus leichtere Maschinen sind im Vergleich zur ST tatsächlich „Eisenhaufen“.
  24. Hochspringen ↑ Martin Schempp: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100 ABS-TCS: Jetzt ist sie fast perfekt. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1/2, 1993, S. 24.
  25. Hochspringen ↑ Werner Koch: 100.000km Honda ST 1100 Hinterm Horizont geht's weiter In: Zeitschrift MOTORRAD Ausgabe 19/1992, S.18-30.
  26. Hochspringen ↑ Honda ST 1100 Pan European (1989–2004) Review. Webseite Motorcycle News (englisch). Abgerufen am 16. April 2015.
  27. Hochspringen ↑ Martin Schempp: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100 ABS-TCS: Jetzt ist sie fast perfekt. In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1/2, 1993, S. 29.
  28. Hochspringen ↑ Reiner H.Nitschke: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100: Der Kombinationssieger In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 7, 1996, S. 26.
  29. Hochspringen ↑ Norbert Kappes: Vergleichstest Supertourer Upper Class In: Zeitschrift MOTORRAD Ausgabe 16/1994, S.24.
  30. Hochspringen ↑ Reiner H.Nitschke: Touren-Test Honda ST 1100: Der Kombinationssieger In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 7, 1996, S. 27.
  31. Hochspringen ↑ Kein Tourenmotorrad verdient alleine den Lorbeerkranz Webseite der Süddeutschen Zeitung. 17. Mai 2010. Ulf Böhringer. BMW und Honda liegen Kopf an Kopf im Rennen um Platz eins …. aus Druckausgabe der SZ vom 21. August 1996. Abgerufen am 16. April 2015.
  32. Hochspringen ↑ Norbert Kappes: Vergleichstest Supertourer Upper Class In: Zeitschrift MOTORRAD Ausgabe 16/1994, S.18.
  33. Hochspringen ↑ Axel Koenigsbeck: Gediegener Familientourer In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 5, 1997, S. 110–114.
  34. Hochspringen ↑ Axel Koenigsbeck: Honda ST 1100: Zwei Variationen In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 1996, S. 104–108.
  35. Hochspringen ↑ Ulrich Hoffmann: Das Motorrad - Geschichte - Technik - Design. GeraMond. 22. März 2012, ISBN 978-3-86245-656-7, S. 168. Zitat: "Wer in den Neunzigerjahren einen zuverlässigen Reisebegleiter suchte, kam an der ST 1100 Pan European von Honda nicht vorbei. Der flüssigkeitsgekühlte V4-Motor gilt noch heute als unzerstörbar und verschlingt hohe Distanzen mit Leichtigkeit."
  36. Hochspringen ↑ Thomas Schmieder: Report: Polizei Motorräder Bitte folgen In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 3, 2003, S. 78–80.
  37. Hochspringen ↑ Honda ST 1100 Pan European Webseite der Zeitschrift 2Räder. Holger Hertneck: Honda ST 1100 Pan European. Auch in: Zeitschrift 2Räder. Ausgabe 09/2010 Seite 36 ff.
  38. Hochspringen ↑ Till Kohlmey: Gebrauchtkauf: Service Die besten Tourer für 5.000 Euro In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 1, 2005, S. 32.
  39. Hochspringen ↑ Dieter Höner: Service, Gebrauchtkauf Honda ST 1100 Pan European Fernfahrers Liebling In: Zeitschrift Tourenfahrer Nr. 6, 2014, S. 90/91.
  40. Hochspringen ↑ Pan-Gathering 2015. Webseite des Pan European Club Niederlande. Abgerufen am 16. April 2015.
  41. Hochspringen ↑ Bahnburner Webseite Alexz, Artikel aus MOTORRAD, Nr. 21 vom 18. Oktober 1969. Abgerufen am 20. März 2015.
  42. Hochspringen ↑ Fernfahrt Hamburg-Wien-Hamburg (Archivversion) Webseite der Zeitschrift Motorrad. Abgerufen am 20. März 2015.
  43. Hochspringen ↑ Michael Schäfer: Honda ST 1100 Pan European 24-Stunden-Fernfahrt Hamburg-Wien-Hamburg. 27.08.1996 In: Zeitschrift MOTORRAD. Ausgabe 18/1996, S. 34–41.
  44. Hochspringen ↑ Laufleistung Pan European Forum, Beitrag Nummer 12. Abgerufen am 20. März 2015.
  45. Hochspringen ↑ Hall of Fame Webseite IBA Germany, Übersicht aller Fahrten. Abgerufen am 17. April 2015.
 
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Interesting read!! Nice to see why manufactures do different things. To make it better than the competition, lower HP for better insurance cost. Perfect weather protection, fully loaded and cruise at highway speeds. Good fuel economy...
 
Interesting read!! Nice to see why manufactures do different things. To make it better than the competition, lower HP for better insurance cost. Perfect weather protection, fully loaded and cruise at highway speeds. Good fuel economy...
At least with the ST1100 there was a clear 'strategy' instead for throwing things against the wall and seeing if they would stick.
Mr. Honda was on his way out at that time but his influence of being the best in a category was not! ;)
 
Fascinating read, @Uncle Phil and entertaining to boot. At least if you're a real geeked-out motorhead as some of us are here. I'm just a wannabe -- to quote Sgt. Schultz -- "I know NUTTINK!"

But I'd like to.

At the same time, I believe you could have told us most of what's in the article, with *maybe* the exception of quoting the actual German citations.

Thanks for posting that!
 
Interesting read!! Nice to see why manufactures do different things. To make it better than the competition, lower HP for better insurance cost. Perfect weather protection, fully loaded and cruise at highway speeds. Good fuel economy...
They focused on smooth low rev torque thus handling narrow Alpine backsweeps with ease and comfort, even with two up and luggage...
 
They focused on smooth low rev torque thus handling narrow Alpine backsweeps with ease and comfort, even with two up and luggage...
And they inadvertently designed a bike and chassis that does almost everything else quite well, besides.

Or, ... perhaps that wasn't quite by accident, after all...
 
Great read UP! It's a shame Honda evolved away from the ST platform. Guess sales did not justify continuing the ST so here we are today. It is still a great bike for covering miles. I do miss the supertanker range although my bladder pretty much constitutes the range now days.

If you are crossing Wyoming or Nevada that big gas tank is most welcomed.
 
I always thought those first years bikes were more powerful. o_O I wonder how Honda "detuned" them? With a pencil?
They modified the cams to have a lower lift and duration. That reduced power.
 
Thanks for posting this UP. Here's a better translation. I didn't include the links and cites.

Development and model history

The motorcycle was developed in Germany at the Honda Research and Development Center in Offenbach under the project name Transeuropa as a competitor to the BMW K 100 LT (luxury tourer) and was initially only built in Japan, later also in Honda plants in Europe.[5][6] As a specification, Honda demanded high range, perfect weather protection and comfort as well as an integrated standard luggage system that could hold two full-face helmets, plus safe riding characteristics with a full load and top speed on freeways, combined with easy handling and absolute reliability. Inspired by the large V2 touring machines from Moto Guzzi, the development department in Offenbach designed a motorcycle with cardan drive and a newly developed, longitudinally mounted V4 engine, high and wide wind protection and fully enclosed side panels with integrated 35-liter suitcases[2].

Market launch

In 1990, Honda launched the ST 1100 (Sport Touring 1100), nicknamed the Pan European in Europe. From 1992, an anti-lock braking system with traction control (TCS) was available for an extra charge of DM 2,500.[7] From 1993, Honda reduced the power output from 100 to 98 hp in order to achieve a more favorable insurance rating.

Revision

From 1996, there was a windshield with slots to reduce suction behind the windshield, new side panels and, at the request of many authorities who operated the motorcycle with radio and signaling equipment, a more powerful 480 watt alternator, plus 43 mm stanchions for the telescopic fork, a wider front tire (120/70 ZR 18 instead of 110/80 V 18) with the same steering head angle (63 degrees) and caster (100 mm). The rear tire remained the same size (160/70 ZR 17), but was converted to a radial design like the front tire. The ABS version received the DUAL-CBS composite braking system already introduced in the CBR 1000 F in 1993[8].

Successor ST1300

The motorcycle was built from 1990 to 2002 and replaced in 2003 by the ST1300 Pan European, which Honda presented at the Intermot in Munich in September 2002. However, this model was unable to build on the success of the ST 1100 due to chassis weaknesses[9].

Technology and safety[8].

The 90° V4 engine, which is installed longitudinally and very low, following the example of Moto Guzzi, enables a cardan drive without a reverse gearbox and makes the motorcycle easier to handle than with a transversely installed engine, as the gyroscopic torque of the crankshaft rotating at high speed does not counteract the changes in lean angle. In addition, the clutch rotates in the opposite direction to the crankshaft in order to reduce the typical guzzi overturning torque when accelerating.[6] The engine is liquid-cooled, has four valves per cylinder and four carburettors. The radiator is supported by an electric fan, which is switched on at high temperatures via a temperature controller. Consumption is around 6.5 liters of normal petrol for 100 km at a freeway speed of 130 km/h, regardless of the load[10].

The V-engine pulls smoothly from 1000 rpm with little torque, which makes the motorcycle easy to control on wet roads.[11] Where the tank is mounted on other motorcycles, the ST 1100 has a large air filter from the passenger car sector, the large sheet steel tank is conveniently positioned in the frame triangle under the seat and enables ranges of over 500 km on country roads. [12] The twin headlights are height-adjustable from the cockpit by means of a handwheel, but in Germany only one of the two dipped headlights was allowed to light up ex works. The swing arm is supported by an adjustable suspension strut on the right.

The ABS of the first generation already included traction control with the TCS (Traction Control System), 15 years before BMW claimed it as a new feature in the K 1200 GT in 2007.[13][2] From 1996, Honda integrated the composite brake proven on Moto Guzzi, which decelerated both wheels when the brake pedal was depressed, into its DUAL ABS-CBS (Combined Brake System). With this system, both wheels are always braked via three-piston brake callipers, even if the rider only operates the hand or foot brake lever[14].

Design and comfort

The protruding fairing with the mirrors integrated as wind protection for the hands offers the rider and passenger protection from wind and rain.[15] Undersides of the fairing and panniers that are at risk of falling are not painted, but were dyed light grey in the first series and dark grey from 1996. The motorcycle has two crash bars as standard, which are concealed under two gray wings on the left and right of the fairing and are intended to minimize damage to the multi-part fairing in the event of a crash.[16] They also make it easier for the rider to right a machine lying on its side. The two mirrors fold in in the event of a fall, the painted mirror housings are fastened with press studs and hang captive on safety straps after contact with obstacles.

Some motorcyclists describe the Pan European as a car on two wheels and criticize its high weight.[17] The ST 1100 is said to be easy to ride thanks to its longitudinally mounted V-engine.[18] Fourth gear reaches up to 205 km/h and fifth gear serves as an overdrive to reduce the engine speed. At 200 km/h, the engine speed is only 6500 rpm.[19] The long and wide seat bench allows the rider and passenger to sit comfortably even on very long day trips of over 1000 km.[20][17] In contrast to many other tourers, the payload of 200 kg is sufficient for two adults with protective clothing and luggage.

Grip heating, a top case in two sizes, fairing extensions and mirror attachments as additional wind protection for the hands were offered ex works. The Magura touring handlebars and a higher windscreen could further improve the ergonomics of the ST for particularly short or tall riders.[21][17] In most model years, the ST 1100 was offered in two new colors[22].

Practicality and durability

The ST 1100's high weight of 318 kg without ABS and 9 kg more with ABS is clearly noticeable when maneuvering when stationary. However, with a fold-out handle under the left-hand edge of the seat bench, the motorcycle can also be jacked up on the main stand by small people.[23] As soon as the motorcycle is moving, the rider no longer feels the weight,[24] the brakes decelerate very well[25] and acceleration is specified at 4.3 seconds to 100 km/h. The inspection intervals are 12,000 km; the timing belt in the Honda Accord has to be replaced every 100,000 km.

The MOTORRAD magazine endurance testers, who rode their test machine 100,000 km in two years and then dismantled the motorcycle, did not find a single part that needed to be replaced and only found one defective steering head bearing and one defective front wheel bearing during the two years. [17][26] This is consistent with the experiences of authorities and touring riders in the ST Owners Club (STOC) and is one reason for the high prices paid for motorcycles with six-figure mileages on the used market.[27][17]

Prices and marketing

The ST 1100 cost just under 21,000 marks in 1990,[6] placing Honda in the top segment of the most expensive motorcycles on the market alongside the Gold Wing and the K models from BMW. With the ABS-TCS, Honda sold the ST from 1992 for almost 25,000 marks.[28] The second version from 1996 with CBS-ABS cost almost 27,000 marks.[29]

Competition and comparable tourers

In 1990, the Kawasaki GTR1000 and the BMW K 100 LT were on the market as sports tourers with comparable characteristics. Yamaha's FJ 1200 and the Suzuki GSX 1100 F offered neither cardan drive nor equivalent weather protection, Honda's own Gold Wing, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, Yamaha's XVZ 13 T and the Kawasaki Z 1300 Voyager appealed to a different target group as comfort-oriented and even heavier luxury tourers. In the 1994 comparison test by Motorrad magazine, the ST 1100 took first place ahead of the BMW K 1100 RS, Yamaha GTS 1000 and Triumph Trophy 1200.[30] The second version of the ST from 1996 competed with the BMW R 1100 RT and the trade press again confirmed the Honda ST 1100's top position in this segment[31] or saw it on a par with the BMW[32].

As a smaller and lighter version of the Pan European, Honda launched the Deauville in 1998 with a displacement of 650 cc, 41 kW (56 hp) and cardan drive. This V2 touring machine with fairing and fully integrated panniers was revised in 2006 and built until 2012 as the NT700V Deauville.

Field of application

Tractor-trailer operation

Due to the powerful engine even at low engine speeds - 118 Nm at 4900 rpm were measured on the test bench[33] - and the high mechanical stability, the Pan European was used as a towing vehicle by many coachbuilders. [34] A special feature is the EZS Flexit sidecar approved for the ST 1100, which leans into the bends in the same way as the tractor, has a sidecar wheel positioned centrally under the boat and, unlike conventional sidecars, offers the rider the cornering characteristics of a normal motorcycle. 35] Normal swivel sidecars from Kalich or ARMEC cannot be fitted to the ST due to the exhaust system collector located in front of the rear wheel. In addition to sidecars, EZS also offers a trailer coupling for the ST 1100.

Government motorcycle

Thanks to its comfortable seating position, easy handling and durable engine, the ST 1100 won many government tenders worldwide against the market leader BMW and was purchased in the Netherlands, Great Britain, Austria, France, Australia and New Zealand as an emergency motorcycle for the police, fire department and emergency doctors,[36][37].

Used market

The introduction of the ST 1300 in 2003 caused used prices to fall significantly, as many owners of the ST 1100 immediately ordered the successor without looking. Whereas previously no used ST was available for less than 8,000 euros, STs with less than 100,000 km were suddenly available on the used market for as little as 4,000 euros.[38] Prices then rose again somewhat, as many ST 1300 owners switched back to the ST 1100.[39] Even 12 years after production was discontinued, the Honda remained a sought-after super tourer, even with high mileage.[40] In 2015, a well-maintained ST 1100 with high mileage is available for as little as 2,500 euros.

Meetings and the scene

The annual European Pan Gathering of riders and friends of the ST 1100/1300 is held in a different country every year. In keeping with the target group, this is not a camping meeting, but usually takes place in large hotels[41].

Curiosities

  • In 1967 and 1969, Klacks Ernst Leverkus of Motorrad magazine initiated two 24-hour long-distance trips Hamburg-Vienna-Hamburg with several Moto Guzzi V7s to prove the performance of the large cardan tourer with V-engine.[42] In 1996, the editors repeated this long-distance test with an ST 1100 as the legitimate successor to the legendary track burner Moto Guzzi V7.[43][44]
  • A Pan European also pulls an Airstream caravan.
  • In the American ST Owners Club, there are awards for anyone who exceeds 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 and 350 thousand miles with their ST 1100. Only the mileage with one and the same motorcycle counts. In the annual evaluations of the last few years, the front-runners with their ST 1100s are between 60,000 and 100,000 miles per year. As of the end of March 2015, there is one 1998 ST 1100 owned by Alex from Bethel, NY with more than 350,000 miles (563,270 km), two with more than 300,000 miles, four with more than 200,000 miles, ten with more than 150,000 miles and 30 ST 1100s with more than 100,000 miles (160,934 km).
  • The long-distance qualities of the machine are often used by members of the Iron Butt Association, whose sport consists of covering 1000 miles (1,600 km) or more on a motorcycle within 24 hours[45].
 
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